Easy Peasy Rice Bake

A combination of rice, peas and cheese that hit the spot.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.

Step: 2

Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.

Step: 3

Stir 1 can chicken broth and the peas into rice. Cover, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Transfer to prepared casserole dish. Pour remaining broth over rice mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and top with crushed crackers.

Step: 4

Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and golden brown.

Per Serving: 497 calories; protein 16.3g; carbohydrates 65.9g; fat 17.8g; cholesterol 31.8mg; sodium 1241.9mg.

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